Novak Djokovic’s Full-Blown Commitment to Wellness Rubs Off on 20YO Japanese Phenom as the Serbinator’s ‘Simple’ Ways Inspire Yet Another Youngster

In the tennis world, legends and rising stars have always had an intriguing connection. From Pete Sampras and Roger Federer to Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, the former’s incredible journey in the professional circuit has been a major factor in the rise of the latter. While most legends of the sport inspire the younger generation with their on-court achievements, the 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic seems to have made an impact with his off-court lifestyle as well!

Young Japanese tennis player Shintaro Mochizuki recently revealed the impact of Djoker’s lifestyle on his professional career. The revelation turned out to be intriguing for the fans, as it reflected a feeling that the majority of young enthusiasts carry.

Japanese sensation Shintaro Mochizuki reflects on how Novak Djokovic inspired him

In a recent revelation, emerging Japanese tennis sensation Shintaro Mochizuki credited Novak Djokovic for inspiring him to be a better player. Mochizuki highlighted the importance of nutrition in his approach while saying that he learned these lessons from Djokovic.

Like the Serbian star, Mochizuki has adopted a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. He also took note of his body’s needs while working relentlessly towards that. He admires Djokovic’s commitment to daily routines and fitness, recognizing that it’s not about secret rituals but consistent hard work.

“I’m trying to do as much as I can do. And you know, like, on a physical part. He’s not doing anything special. Like I said, yeah. But he just keeps doing that every day, every day. And discipline is the key, I would say, yeah. So it kind of gave me confidence because, you know, I was always thinking like, he’s doing like, his special things for like, his body and his tennis. But it’s not true. Like he’s just working a lot. And a lot of simple things. So that’s, that’s what I learned a lot. And I think discipline is the is the most important thing,” said Mochizuki in the Just Slap podcast while giving Novak Djokovic credit.

Thus, Shintaro Mochizuki, who is just another aspiring tennis star reflected on how Novak Djokovic helped him get some much-needed confidence to perform on the big stage. However, he is not the only one who takes inspiration from the greatest name in tennis. In a recent revelation, former junior world number 1 also spoke about how Djokovic inspired him.

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Former junior world number 1 reflects on how Djokovic inspired him

In an interview earlier this year, Daniel Vallejo, who is a former world number 1 in the junior category, also credited Novak Djokovic for his success. Last year at the ATP Finals, he was seen practicing with some of the best names in the game like Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

“You learn a lot and you get a lot of rhythm with the players. This court is amazing. It is one of the biggest courts I have been to. I have been hitting here,” said Vallejo while sharing his experience playing with some of the best names in tennis.

Thus, when it comes to tennis, Djokovic certainly has made a big impact on the younger generations of the game. He is not only known for his records but also for the way he made a path for upcoming gems, and Shintaro Mochizuki is just one among them.

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